VALVE, GLOBE

A globe valve with 1/4 inch OD flared tube ends, made of copper alloy and rated for 500 psi and 275 degrees Fahrenheit, is being procured under solicitation SPE7MC-26-T-156P by the Defense Logistics Agency. The valve features a 7/16 in-20 UNF-2A thread size and is identified by NSN 4820-01-242-3266 and Henry Technologies, Inc. part number 6251. It is classified as a critical application item subject to stringent quality and packaging standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for preparation and MIL-STD-129 for marking, with no special marking required. The contract mandates compliance with DLA packaging requirements and prohibits the intentional use of mercury or mercury-containing compounds in or on the valve, except for specific exempted applications such as functional mercury in batteries, instruments, or naval-specified reagents, with portable mercury-containing devices requiring shockproof design and secondary containment per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Ten units are to be delivered FOB destination within 20 days of contract award, with no variance allowed in quantity, and inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin. Packaging must conform to DLA guidelines using unit of issue EA and the specified preservative method AE with dry climate control, contained in a D3 unit container with no intermediate packaging. Delivery is directed to FPO AP 96657-2615 under RDD 777, with transportation governed by DLA procedural notes C19 and C20. The required delivery date is July 23, 2026, and the contract includes tailored higher-level quality requirements, removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies, and incorporation of technical and quality standards from the DLA Master List. The point of contact is Paula McClary, with additional government identifiers and logistical codes provided for internal tracking and fulfillment.